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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
59 Customer Reviews
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"The cottage is located in an ideal position for visiting the rest of the Island."
As it's set back from the main road there's not much traffic noise and there's a convenience store 30 seconds away and a chippy. The cottage is very clean, comfortable and well equipped. As I normally cook with gas I was concerned I wouldn't know how to operate the electric hob and oven but the owner went out of her way to provide me with instructions so all was well! The only negatives were the noise from the cold water taps and the slow drainage of water from the bathroom basin. Unlike some holiday lets, there were lots of instruction leaflets available to help the less technical (like us) plus tips on where to eat and places to visit. All in all this is an excellent place to stay.
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"The cottage was everything we hoped for and more."
It was absolutely spotless . There was everything you could want supplied and the extras were a very nice touch. We are hoping to visit the I.O.W again and would have no hesitation in staying in the cottage again. Thanks for a wonderful visit.
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"We spent a week at 4 The Old Post Office Mews in August 2024."
It is a lovely accommodation, which was clean, well furnished and had everything you could possibly think of, to make your stay perfect. Arrival gifts were also a nice touch. We hope to go back again soon.
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"Fantastic week at this lovely property- one of the best we have ever stayed in- they had thought of everything."
Thank you for the welcome pack, great communication and especially for your help when the ferry was cancelled. Perfect week would love to return in s couple of years and would 100% recommend to others. Thank you
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"Old Post Office Mews was a perfect base for visiting the whole island, with convenient and frequent buses which connect with just about every route."
We loved the pretty village of Brading and almost everything about the house was great, except one thing, but that one thing negatively affected our enjoyment of our stay. We are older and somewhat rotund people who like to sleep together; unfortunately the double bed is only a simple one and much too narrow for us. It's undoubtedly fine for younger and slimmer people, but every night at some point my husband would fall out of bed trying to turn over, and would go off to sleep in the spare room, where the single beds are fitted with crinkly, loud guard sheets against incontinent children. Sigh! I slept like a baby, personally!
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"This was our third visit to this lovely holiday home."
A very helpful owner, and thank you to Mrs Housden for her hospitality. Would definitely recommend.
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"We really enjoyed our stay at The Old Post Office Mews."
The house was very clean, comfortable and exceptionally well equipped. Brading is a very convenient place from which to explore the island and we really recommend visiting the nearby Roman villa. We would happily book another stay. We did struggle with using the hob, however, and note that we aren't the first to do so. Perhaps some hand written instructions to accompany the printed ones could be provided? We did get it to work each night but were never quite sure what we had done to achieve it.
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"This is super cottage that deserves recognition and recommendation."
Very clean, fully equipt, well located and the perfect size for a family of 4. Susan is also an excellent host/owner who was very supportive and all her instructions were clear. Book it before others do!
Thank you so much. You were wonderful guests. It was a pleasure having you. Property Owner
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"The property was clean, comfortable and tidy."
It had everything you could need for a lovely stay. The cottage is conveniently situated for exploring the island by car and having the bus stop nearby is handy as well.
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"We have been here a few times now and as usual the standards were high."
We love it here because it is quiet ,but with buses running every 15 minutes it's very easy to get around.We also love the provisions that the owner leaves for you.A lovely place to stay.
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"This has to be the best holiday let we have ever had."
Brilliant location, comprehensively equipped. Thank you so much, we will definitely be back again
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"We have been here before and are coming again in February."
It is a lovely place to stay in a quiet little mews(a little bit of traffic noise but doesn't bother you much ).Bus stops round the corner every 15 mind ( we don't drive ).The cottage is spotless and well maintained and we love it.There is only one thing I would change and that is a nice armchair in the lounge rather than a rattan garden chair it would be perfect then. We enjoyed our stay as are looking forward to the next time.
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"Had a great week staying here, Very clean, comfortable, Everything you needed and more was there, Very helpful information."
Looking forward tostaying again
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"A beautiful cottage, very well equipped with everything you could need, lovely welcome treats on arrival."
Thoughtfully decorated throughout. Very comfortable bed and pillows.
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"The property was excellent and in a good position."
We only had two small problems. We could not work the Hob or the can opener. We are a bit old!!!
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"Home from home."
Enjoyed our stay in this lovely homely house.
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"A lovely cottage and well situated for access to the surrounding area"
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"This was our second visit to post office mews."
The holiday home is very cosy , spotlessly clean and the owner is very helpful. There is a parking space outside the house and Brading is a good location . We travelled over on Red Funnel from Southampton. We enjoyed a nice week, and would recommend. Thank you.
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"Great place to stay, well equipped."
Would definitely look at this place again when going back to I.O.W
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"We had a wonderful stay at this cottage well presented and selflessly clean."
The owners provided lots of little extras,a bowl of fruit,bottle of wine,milk egg and was much appreciated.It could only be made perfect by having a proper armchair in the lounge and not a rattan chair which was not very comfortable .On the whole a lovely cottage and a lovely place to stay,frequent buses for those,like us who don't drive.We have already booked to go again in October.Many ,many thanks Mr and Mrs Houseden.
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"We had an excellent holiday at 4 Old Post Office Mews."
The owner was extremely helpful and contacted us prior to our stay with useful information. There was milk, fruit, biscuits and wine left for us which was very much appreciated. The house was spotlessly clean and had everything one could have wished for to enjoy a pleasant and comfortable holiday. We had a delicious Sunday Roast at the Hungry Bear in Brading and enjoyed several suppers from "The Brothers" Fish & Chip shop which is less than a minutes walk from the cottage and had a good selection of reasonably priced take-away food. We travelled to the IOW as foot passengers on the Wightlink Catamaran from Portsmouth Harbour station to Ryde. Bus Nos. 2 & 3 from Ryde pass through Brading every 15 mins and stop round the corner from the cottage (you alight at Brading Bullring bus stop) so getting out and about wasn't a problem, you don't necessarily need a car as the buses run until late evening. Brading also has a train station which we used when we visited the IOW Steam Railway as it has an easy interchange at Smallbrook Junction station. If one is looking for a central base to explore this beautiful island and maybe enjoy some of the scenic local walks, then 4 Old Post Office Mews is a delightful cosy cottage in a perfect location.
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"This was a lovely holiday house."
Spotlessly clean, extremely well maintained and very good location. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it and would certainly return. This was the first time of booking with Sykes and would certainly book through them again. Very efficient, communication was very good. Highly recommend.
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"Amazing holiday home, incredibly well stocked, personal touches eg pint of milk, bottle of wine, biscuits"
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"We had an excellent stay very well equipped cottage and great communication with the owners the only reason I didn’t give 5 for comfort is I personally didn’t find the mattress terribly comfortable or the sofa, but they are very minor asides and it wouldn’t put me off going again or recommending the cottage."
Great location with a good fish and chip shop just at the entrance to the car park a convenience shop, Bugle and Hungry Bear also great for food
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"Very comfortable stay."
Property was well situated, well maintained, very clean and facilities were good. The two TVs seemed to have a life of their own but apart from that everything worked fine. Would definitely revisit.
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"4 post Office Mews is a lovely well maintained property, little extras left for us were welcome."
. The position is great with chip shop less than a minute walk away, a great pup just a couple of minutes walk away. The facilities in the house are all good, maybe a pint glass would have been nice though. There is not really anything to moan about, we were nice and comfortable, and plan to return to this place in 2024
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"The property had everything we needed and more."
It was ideally located.
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"A delightful cottage in a fantastic location for exploring the Isle of Wight."
All facilities you need are provided with the lovely addition of baby/toddler equipment if needed. We really felt very looked after with the kind welcome of fruit, wine and milk. The cottage is very clean with a little courtyard which was bright and sunny and parking space right outside the front door. Would highly recommend and thank you for an excellent stay!
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"Cannot fault the cottage itself even though there was a plumbing issue which was promptly resolved by the owners we were just disappointed with Brading."
We were expecting local pubs which we could walk to and have a meal and drinks but the 2 remaining pubs in the village felt like no go places with broken windows, looked uncared for and empty of customers also not serving food. However would recommend The Hungry Bear restaurant just round the corner for a special meal and the fish and chip shop was good 1 minute walk away. Bus service very close by was very good.
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"Enjoyable holiday."
We had nice weather which helped. The house was well equipped. We had everything we needed, from hair dryer to iron, ironing board and dishwasher. However, we did have a few problems with the upstairs toilet flush.
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"Lovely place and spotlessly clean."
Very well equipped and pretty central to everything on island. Definitely recommend
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"Great base for exploring the island."
Beautifully finished cottage, in a lovely style, very clean and with everything you can think of you might need. Thank you for the extra touches like fruit, jam, fizz, and biscuits. Makes it so welcoming. Only minor issue was the bbq was not summer ready with a rusted grill, but this is really the only negative mention. Everything else is perfect and would definitely recommend.
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"Lovely holiday in Brading as usual but getting a bit old now for the stairs!"
I would like to recommend grab-rails by the toilets if possible for the help of the less mobile please. Thank you.
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"The best equipped and most comfortable self-catering accommodation we have ever stayed in."
Excellent location for exploring the Island by bus or car. Good walking country too.
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"An excellent property, warm and welcoming."
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"This was the best cottage we have stayed in 15 years with sykes Everything that ..."
This was the best cottage we have stayed in 15 years with sykes Everything that we wanted for a holiday was in the house All extras in the house This is the first property in a long time that we did not have get anything in it was all provided WELL DONE SUSAN
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"Great holiday , the house is in a brilliant location for visiting the island and spotlessly clean"
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"The cottage was immaculate."
It was like home from home. Extra touches such as tea coffee milk fruit etc etc that were provided was impressive. Would definitely book again
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"This property has its own parking space."
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"The cottage was the best equipped one we have stayed in Clean homely and ..."
The cottage was the best equipped one we have stayed in Clean homely and comfortable Shop and great fish and chip shop 2minutes away We so Enjoyed our stay
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"Our third visit to this property so we must like it a lot!"
As usual it was spotless with all necessary facilities present, now including a dishwasher and better broadband. It's just so convenient whether you come by car or use the Island's excellent bus service.
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"Your description was spot on!"
One of the best self catering cottages we have been to. We would happily go again and recommend others to try it for themselves. A great base for exploring the island with lots to do close at hand. The owners left wine and fruit, along with other goodies. Very welcoming.
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"A lovely, clean and modern cottage."
The owner seems to of thought of everything you would need. The location is great too, with beautiful walks from the town.
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"Had a lovely stay in this well equipped cottage."
The mews was set back from the main road and very quiet and in a convenient location for everywhere we wanted to visit. The host had left wine, milk and fruit as well as tea, coffee and various condiments to be used. This was greatly appreciated.
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"Everything was spot on thank you"
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"I have stayed here for several weeks over the last four or five years so it is like my second home."
Close to bus and shops and everything I need, thanks.
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"Great location and allocated parking space."
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"Our second visit to this property which was much enjoyed"
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"Mostly very positive."
Probably the best equipped self catering property we have ever been in.
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"It was central to where we wanted to be, good location close to bus stops train facilities to Sandown and Shanklin ."
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"As many other guests have noted in the visitors' book at this property, it is exceptionally well-equipped, clean and comfortable."
Parking outside the door and wifi were appreciated and the shower is brilliant (important if you are a walker, cyclist, etc). There are lots of attractions within walking distance but the whole of the island is also readily accessible from this location, much of it on foot or by bike, bus, train or car. There is also a wide range of supermarkets on the central and eastern side of the island, so guests can easily fit a quick shop into a day out.
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"Stayed here several times now, never fails to feel like a second home."
Everything about the cottage suits me as an elder holidaymaker and visitor.
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"This property is possibly the best we have ever used."
As others have said, it is so convenient for bus stops with excellent pubs and a Fish & Chip shop very close. We took a car which had its own designated parking space but used the very efficient Island bus service quite a lot. The property is very well equipped and is very clean and beautifully finished. Special thanks to both Sykes and the Owners for accommodating our change of week caused by an unexpected family problem. Will look here first when next we visit the Island.
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"Brilliant location for public transport with the bus stop just around the corner and the train station just 5 minutes walk away."
Local shop not even 100 yards from the house!
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"The cottage was very well equipped but uncluttered."
It was a perfect location for two older adults without a car. We were able to get to all the places we wanted by bus or train.
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"House was perfect , little extra touches made it really accommodating for me and my family."
Travel cot and high chair all provided. House done up to a really high spec. Great location. Loved our stay and will be back soon.
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"This was our 2nd stay at 4 The Old Post Office Mews and as expected we had an excellent stay."
All facillities were as expected and the property provided a superb base for us to explore the Isle of Wight andwe will be looking to book this property again in future holidays.
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"We made use of the "Freedom" ticket on the buses."
A single pass is £24.00 but if you are a group of 5 or under (as we were) we had a pass costing only £55.00. Excellent value for money and we travelled extensively during our 7 days. The bus stops in both directions were located literally less than 5 minutes walk from the property. The drivers were able to enjoy a relaxing holiday too. The property was small but well appointed, top quality. Sykes has more than satisfied these customers again this year!
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"A beautiful cottage , clean and cosy it was like a show home!"
Wine biscuits and fruit awaited us and there were many household products left for us including washing powder, dish washing tablets, kitchen and loo roll, as well as tea, coffee and milk. Best holiday accommodation ever! I want to live there!! 5*
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Ground floor WC
- Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, Tv/dvd in double bedroom, DVD, CD/DAB radio, Bluetooth iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Please bring own beach towels
- Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request
- Enclosed rear patio garden with furniture and BBQ
- Off road parking for 1 car
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shops, pub and restaurants 1 min walk
- Beach 1.7 miles
- Note: There is a train from Ryde Pier into Brading and onward to Sandown and Shanklin
- Brading is also on the main bus route
- Note: Some road noise may be experienced during busy times. Please note: Discount vouchers for Red Funnel Ferries available upon booking direct from the owner
- Note: Super fast broadband available
The property
This immaculately-presented mews cottage is conveniently located in the heart of the small historic rural town of Brading on the Isle of Wight.
Elegantly appointed throughout, to provide light, airy, contemporary accommodation, this Brading cottage is ideal for couples or families wishing to enjoy their time together exploring this beautiful island.
Set over two floors, upstairs, you will find two comfortable bedrooms, whilst downstairs this Brading cottage offers a spacious open plan living space, with sumptuous seating for you to relax in at the end of your busy day.
Outside of this Brading cottage you will find off road parking for one car, and to the rear an enclosed patio garden, with table, chairs and a charcoal barbecue, perfect for alfresco dining any time of the day.
Brading offers many historical delights, from the 1900-year old Roman villa, to beautiful Nunwell House.
There are many footpaths in the area, perfect for exploring the marshlands and taking in the plentiful bird life.
Brading also offers three welcoming pubs which serve food daily.
Adgestone Vineyard is just outside the town, while just up the road you will find Yaverland, with its fossil-bearing beach and the Isle of Wight Zoo, home to many rescued tigers.
The perfect Brading cottage to experience all that the Isle of Wight has to offer.
About the location
BRADING
Sandown 1.7 miles; Ryde 4 miles; Newport 8 miles.
A small historic rural town, steeped in history going back to the Stone Age, Brading is close to many attractions, from the 1900 year old Roman Villa, to the beautiful Nunwell House, which hosted Charles I on his last night of freedom. Around Brading there are 70 footpaths taking in the beauty of the marshlands and its amazing bird life, stretching to the Downs, which lie within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Brading also offers three welcoming pubs which serve food daily, a professional international auction room, with one to two auctions every month, specializing in fine art antiques and modern and vintage wares. Just outside the town you will find Adgestone Vineyard, which is set on the south facing slope overlooked by Brading Down, where it is believed the vines were originally planted by the Romans; its award-winning wine was chosen in 1994 for the dinner for the Queen to celebrate the anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Brading is also perfectly located for many of the Islands beaches, with the sands of Sandown and Yaverland only 1.7 miles away and the rock pools of Bembridge beach 3.5 miles away.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas